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Gáfete, Portugal

Portalegre · Portugal

Gáfete is a small town in Portalegre, Portugal with a population of 856. Elevation: 958 ft (292 m). Average temperature: 61°F (16°C).

856 Population 11/sq mi density
958 ft Elevation 292 meters
61°F Avg Temperature 16°C
28.7 in Annual Rain
Europe / Lisbon Timezone

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People

Population856
Density11/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp61°F (16°C)
Rain28.7 in/yr
Sunny Days284/yr
Elevation958 ft (292 m)
Population856
Population Density11 / sq mi
Elevation958 ft (292 m)
Coordinates39.4108°, -7.6837°
TimezoneEurope/Lisbon
Country🇵🇹 Portugal
State / ProvincePortalegre
Average Temperature61°F (16°C)
January Average48°F (9°C)
July Average75°F (24°C)
Annual Precipitation28.7 inches (728 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Gáfete

Gáfete is a small town in Portugal (Portalegre) with a population of 856. The city sits at an elevation of 958 feet (292 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 61°F (16°C). Temperatures range from 48°F in January to 75°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 28.7 inches. The timezone is Europe/Lisbon.

Gáfete enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°C). Winters average 48°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. The area gets 284 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 28.7 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 958 feet.

Temperature

48°F Jan (9°C) 75°F Jul (24°C)
Annual Average60.7°F
12% above Portugal avg
January Average48°F (9°C)
July Average75°F (24°C)
Sunny Days284 days/yr

Geography

Elevation958 ft (292 m)
Area77.7 sq mi (201.2 km²)
Population Density11/sq mi
Coordinates39.4108°N, 7.6837°W
TimezoneEurope/Lisbon

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 28.7"
25% below Portugal avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Dec) 4.17"
Driest Month (Jul) 0.20"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

83 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.2. Most recent: M2.9 on Apr 16, 2025.

Aug 17, 2017 5 km N of Arruda dos Vinhos, Portugal M4.2 128 km
Jan 15, 2018 25 km NNW of Évora, Portugal M4.1 73 km
Mar 27, 2010 13 km SE of Vale da Amoreira, Portugal M4.1 49 km
Jan 22, 2006 0 km SE of Feria, Spain M4.1 140 km
Apr 3, 1995 4 km E of Tocha, Portugal M3.9 133 km
Jul 31, 1998 23 km W of Estremoz, Portugal M3.8 62 km
Apr 10, 2001 6 km SSE of Louriçal, Portugal M3.7 106 km
Apr 30, 1999 7 km WNW of Marinha Grande, Portugal M3.6 121 km
Feb 1, 2017 4 km WSW of Porto de Mós, Portugal M3.6 103 km
Feb 18, 1990 2 km ENE of Abrigada, Portugal M3.6 116 km
Jan 19, 1997 9 km WNW of Redondo, Portugal M3.6 81 km
Jan 11, 2005 12 km WSW of Montemor-o-Novo, Portugal M3.5 107 km
Sep 21, 1992 1 km N of Salvaleón, Spain M3.5 126 km
Feb 14, 1996 15 km SSW of Évora, Portugal M3.5 111 km
Jun 20, 1991 3 km SE of Tavarede, Portugal M3.5 127 km
Dec 31, 1996 4 km N of Luso, Portugal M3.5 127 km
Apr 15, 2006 3 km N of Bombarral, Portugal M3.4 128 km
Nov 10, 1997 29 km WSW of Buarcos, Portugal M3.4 149 km
Oct 7, 1993 8 km NNW of Campo de Besteiros, Portugal M3.4 142 km
Dec 17, 1993 3 km E of Don Álvaro, Spain M3.3 140 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tsunami History

1 tsunami recorded within 500 km.

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1531 TAGUS RIVER, LISBON Earthquake 30,000 146 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 48°F (9°C) 4.1 in Coldest
February 50°F (10°C) 3.2 in
March 54°F (12°C) 3.0 in
April 57°F (14°C) 2.5 in
May 62°F (17°C) 2.2 in
June 70°F (21°C) 1.0 in
July 75°F (24°C) 0.2 in Driest
August 75°F (24°C) 0.3 in Warmest
September 71°F (21°C) 1.3 in
October 62°F (17°C) 3.0 in
November 55°F (13°C) 3.7 in
December 50°F (10°C) 4.2 in Wettest

Gáfete has a seasonal temperature swing of 27°F / from 48°F in January to 75°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 28.7 inches, with December being the wettest month (4.2") and July the driest (0.2").

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Radio Stations near Gáfete

4 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Rádio Castelo Branco adult contemporary, local music MP3 128 kbps
Rádio Cova da Beira local music, talk MP3 128 kbps
FLUXMEDIA dance, pop MP3 192 kbps
Rádio Clube de Arganil arganil, public radio MP3 128 kbps

Museums in Gáfete

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Beit-Ha - Midrasch-Sefardin
Centro Interpretativo do Conhal
Museo Etnográfico El Casón del Cedillo
Museu de Póvoa e Meadas
Museu do Barro e do Bordado
Museu Municipal do Crato

Libraries in Gáfete

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Biblioteca de Gáfete0.0
Biblioteca Municipal0.0
Biblioteca Municipal de Nisa0.0
Biblioteca Municipal Laranjo Coelho0.0

Farmers Markets in Gáfete

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Mercado de Seda
Mercado Municipal
Mercado Municipal
Mercado Municipal de Alter do Chão
Mercado Municipal do Crato

Hotels in Gáfete

2 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Monte Filipe Hotel e SPA
Quinta dos Ribeiros

Restaurants in Gáfete

6 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

herdade da rocha
O Chaparro
O Lagarteiro
Restaurante Apalhoense
Restaurante Regata
Tapada das Safras

Cafes in Gáfete

7 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Café Desportivo
Café Pinto
Café Ponto de Econtro
J Kat Ker
O Barola
Rex
Tasca Porra

Clinics in Gáfete

2 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Extensão Centro Saúde de Gáfete
Extensão do Centro de Saúde de Tolosa

Gas Stations in Gáfete

1 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Júlio Ventura Calado

Banks in Gáfete

1 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Crédito Agrícola

Stadiums & Teams in Gáfete

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Gáfete

28 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Aerodromo de Castelo BrancoMedium Airport
Aeródromo Municipal de Ponte de SorMedium Airport
Tancos AirbaseMedium Airport
Aerodromo da LousãSmall Airport
Aeródromo da Pampilhosa da SerraSmall Airport
Aerodromo de MaçãoSmall Airport
Aerodromo de MonforteSmall Airport
Aeródromo Municipal de Ferreira do Zezere ULSmall Airport
Aérodromo Municipal de Proença-a-NovaSmall Airport
Amendoeira AerodromeSmall Airport
Arraiolos Ultralight AirfieldSmall Airport
Campo de Voo de Valdonas ULSmall Airport
Campo de Vuelo Casimiro PatiñoSmall Airport
CanoSmall Airport
Ciborro AirstripSmall Airport
El Manantío AirfieldSmall Airport
Herdade da GalegaSmall Airport
Military Airfield of Santa MargaridaSmall Airport
Monte de Freixial AirstripSmall Airport
Morargil AirfieldSmall Airport
Pista da Barragem do MaranhãoSmall Airport
Pista da ComendaSmall Airport
Pista da Herdade da LameiraSmall Airport
Pista de MontargilSmall Airport
Pista de Volta do ValeSmall Airport
Pista do ArrepiadoSmall Airport
Pista do Monte do LagoSmall Airport
Pista do Monte do PomboSmall Airport

Post Offices in Gáfete

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Posto CTT de Gáfete

Churches & Religious Organizations in Gáfete

11 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Capela de Nossa Senhora da Redonda
Capela de Santo Antonio
Capela de São Pedro
Capela do Calvário
Capela do Espírito Santo
Capela do Espirito Santo
Church of Our Lady of Grace
Church of Our Lady of Incarnation
Church of Our Lady of Light
Ermida de São Marcos
Igreja de São João Baptista

Quick Facts

Timezone
Europe/Lisbon

🇵🇹 About Portugal

Capital Lisbon
Population 10,281,762
Area 92,391 km²
GDP (USD) $292,323,800,949
GDP per capita $27,635
HDI 0.874
Life expectancy 82.3 years
Internet users 85.8%
Urban population 61.2%
Currency EUR (Euro)
Languages Portuguese
Calling code +351
TLD .pt
Driving side right

Public Holidays in Portugal

17 public holidays this year

Date Holiday Local Name
Jan 1 New Year's Day Ano Novo
Feb 17 Carnival Carnaval
Apr 3 Good Friday Sexta-feira Santa
Apr 5 Easter Sunday Domingo de Páscoa
Apr 25 Freedom Day Dia da Liberdade
May 1 Labour Day Dia do Trabalhador
Jun 1 Azores Day Dia dos Açores
Jun 4 Corpus Christi Corpo de Deus
Jun 10 National Day Dia de Portugal, de Camões e das Comunidades Portuguesas
Jul 1 Madeira Day Dia da Madeira
Aug 15 Assumption Day Assunção de Nossa Senhora
Oct 5 Republic Day Implantação da República
Nov 1 All Saints Day Dia de Todos-os-Santos
Dec 1 Restoration of Independence Restauração da Independência
Dec 8 Immaculate Conception Imaculada Conceição
Dec 25 Christmas Day Natal
Dec 26 St. Stephen's Day Primeira Oitava

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Frequently Asked Questions About Gáfete

What is the population of Gáfete?

Gáfete has a population of 856 residents and is located in Portugal. The population density is 11 people per square mile, spread across 77.7 square miles.

What is the weather like in Gáfete?

Gáfete enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°C). Winter temperatures average 48°F in January, while summers reach an average of 75°F in July. The area receives 284 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 28.7 inches.

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